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Friday, 23 August 2013

Crown Lynn Books - now in stock

Sorry all sold out - July 2017Crown
Lynn: Celebration of an Icon

by Valerie Monk

The Author, Valerie Ringer Monk started out collecting Crown Lynn plates and 1970s mugs in second-hand shops. As her collection grew so did her desire to research the Crown Lynn story. In this, her first book, Crown Lynn: A New Zealand Icon, she shares the stories of the products and the people behind them.

Often described as the essential reference for any Crown
Lynn collector or enthusiast this book hasA-Z listings of more than 300 Crown
Lynn products.

Packed with colour photographs of products and
their backstamps to help collectors identify different Crown Lynn designs with interesting and quirky facts about a
huge diversity of Crown Lynn items from decorative figurines, hand-potted
vases and everyday domestic ware.

Paperback and gorgeous to browse

Crown Lynn Collector's Handbook is her second book dedicated to preserving Crown Lynn's colourful history.

CROWN LYNN COLLECTOR'S HANDBOOKby Valerie Monk

Seasoned Crown Lynn devotees and new
collectors alike will find plenty to assist their endeavours in this
comprehensive guide to New Zealand's iconic pottery range.

A-Z listings of more than 300 Crown
Lynn products include photographs of representative designs as well as their
distinctive backstamps and marks to help collectors correctly identify and
appreciate the origins of a huge diversity of Crown Lynn items produced over
more than 50 years.

Dimensions and dates are given for each entry, and the
items are brought to life with fascinating snippets of Crown Lynn history, making
this indispensable collector's guide an entertaining read.

Valerie Ringer Monk's meticulously researched Crown Lynn Collector's Handbook is the
essential reference for anyone investing in everyday Crown Lynn domestic
products through to figurines, artware and hand-potted pieces. Whether your
preference is for quirky styles or more practical household items, in this
handbook you'll discover new treasures to fossick for in second-hand shops or
online.

A small paperback treasure to assist your collecting

Looking for a particular piece or pattern then let me know as we might have it in stock - we do have lots but it won't all fit into the shop... so please ask!!!

About Me

Located at 4 Kansas Street, MARTINBOROUGH in the lovely Wairarapa, this was originally the Post Master's house and is just off the beautiful Martinborough Square. The house is now full of interesting and unusual items from the past, lovely silver, china, and crystal items at great prices.
IT IS WELL WORTH THE TRIP OVER THE HILL FROM WELLINGTON!